Ginkgo Trees in Wanshi

Ginkgo Trees in Wanshi

　　In January 2000, Wanshi Town was designated as the "Hometown of Ginkgo" by the provincial forestry department. It boasts 267 hectares of ginkgo forests, with over 1,000 ginkgo trees aged over a century alone in Yangjia Village. When golden autumn arrives, the whole village is cloaked in “golden armor,” attracting photography enthusiasts from all over with their “long guns and short cannons” just to capture this stunningly beautiful moment.

　　　　“Visit beautiful Wanshi, admire golden ginkgoes, and savor local specialties.” The annual “Autumn of Ginkgo” festival has become a golden calling card for Wanshi Town. According to Mayor Qiu Yunpeng, this year’s “Autumn of Ginkgo” and local specialty market festival is a sports and leisure event hosted by the Yangjia Village Committee, held under the backdrop of the Fuyang Municipal Party Committee and Government’s deepening vision of creating a “city of sports and leisure.” The event aims to promote “Leisurely Wanshi,” “Eco-Friendly Wanshi,” and “Charming Wanshi” through vibrant photography, vivid paintings, and expressive calligraphy, showcasing the town’s simple and sincere local customs as well as the vibrant, pristine ecological environment of Yangjia Village.

　　　　It is reported that Wanshi Town not only features beautiful mountains and clear waters—with scenic spots such as Qingniu Snowfall, Nan’an Lingyin, Fengdong Cold Spring, and Malings Ancient City Wall—but also boasts abundant local produce. It is one of Fuyang City’s major production bases for walnuts, chestnuts, bamboo shoots, potted tree specimens, seedlings, and goat farming. From the opening of the “Autumn of Ginkgo” festival until the end of November, more than 10 types of agricultural products—including ginkgo nuts, walnuts, dried bamboo shoots, the Baima Highland agricultural product series (such as peanuts and sweet potato chips), Wanshi steamed buns, free-range pork, and loaches—are displayed and sold at the entrance of the Ginkgo-themed Park.